(A) Misdemeanor. A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punished accordingly. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(B) Suspension or revocation. The Council may suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter for a violation of:
(1) Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in a license application or a renewal application;
(2) Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement made in the course of carrying on the licensed occupation or business;
(3) Any violation of this chapter or state law;
(4) A licensee’s criminal conviction that is directly related to the occupation or business licensed as defined by M.S. § 364.03, Subd. 2, as it may be amended from time to time, provided that the licensee cannot show competent evidence of sufficient and present fitness to perform the duties of the licensed occupation or business as defined by M.S. § 364.03, Subd. 3, as it may be amended from time to time;
(5) Conducting the licensed business or occupation in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the community.
(3) Notice and hearing. A revocation or suspension by the Council shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a hearing. The notice shall state the time, date, and place of the hearing and the nature of the charges against the licensee and shall be mailed by regular and certified mail to the licensee at least 10 days prior to the hearing at the most recent address listed on the license applications.
(1998 Code, § 5.27, Subd. 13) (Ord. 83, 5th Series, eff. 8-10-1997) Penalty, see § 10.99